Board approves Schneider GIS training contract and hears IT budget pressures

Aug 4, 2026

Commissioners approved a Schneider GIS training contract through 2028 for $11,777 and heard IT Director Ryan Faddell describe subscription-driven increases and a proposal to restore the county technology fund to $100,000 for larger projects.

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The Pine County Board approved a Schneider GIS training contract (24 hours) to support county staff training at a cost of $11,777 through 2028, to be paid from the recorder compliance fund. The motion followed discussion about the contract's three-year term and the value of targeted, on-demand training versus multi-day off-site programs.

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